A year or so later, Griffin’s preschool also noticed some abnormalities in coordination. Griffin was having trouble putting on his own jacket, socks and shoes, so his teachers suggested that Baker give an occupational therapist a try and request an in-depth assessment.

Baker was stunned by the diagnosis.

“He was assessed for two sessions — an hour and a half to two hours each — and I thought they were gonna tell me his hands are a little weak and he needs to play with Legos,” she explained. “I’ll never forget, she just said, ‘So, Griffin has dyspraxia.’

“I didn’t make a noise, tears just rolled down my face. I’ve never experienced that kind of emotion before,” Baker said of the moment.

In August, Baker will be participating in a Facebook Live chat with Dyspraxia Foundation USA in hopes of enlightening others about the disorder and helping other parents cope with their child’s disorder.